#74A497
Muted Cyan
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About #74A497 Muted Cyan
#74A497 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 116 red, 164 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 164°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 55%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #74A497 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
164°
Hue
21%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #74A497 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #74A497 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#74A497 on White
Contrast Ratio2.8:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#74A497 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #74A497 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #74A497 |
| RGB | rgb(116, 164, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(164, 21%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 116, 164, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 45.5%, 64.3%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 29%, 0%, 8%, 36% |
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